US Bridges

Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI S SH 256-WRIGHT · Structure no. 000000000024218

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO is a steel other carrying Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWood Road-Cr 1078
CrossesPlum Bayou - Jeff CO
Location0.35 MI S SH 256-WRIGHT
RouteCounty Highway 1078
Coordinates34.47108, -92.03042
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (1987)
Projected traffic258 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Road-Cr 1078 over Plum Bayou - Jeff CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.